JERSEY BOYS - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
White Plains Performing Arts Center
CONTRACT
LOA
$510 weekly minimum (LOA ref LORT) + pension/health weeks 3-5 performances/week.
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in JERSEY BOYS (see breakdown).
JERSEY BOYS encourages gender diverse and color conscious casting. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities are encouraged to apply
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Submit all materials via this link: https://airtable.com/shrRje32Cn892iR0S . Videos must be uploaded to (youtube, vimeo etc) and sent as a link. Please No password protected videos etc. Include Headshot and Resume (In one file not separate files). These videos will be used as a pre screen before inviting select people to an in person audition. No invites to in person auditions will happen until all videos have been screened.
Deadline: Fri, Oct 21, 2022
PERSONNEL
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice
Music by Bob Gaudio
Lyrics by Bob Crewe
Director/Choreographer: Antoinette DiPietropolo
Music Director: Stephen Ferri
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
In your recording, slate your name, union status. Make sure we see as much of you as possible. Accompaniment should be played on a separate device and be sure there is no editing, effects etc. to your vocal recording.
Please prepare no more than a one-minute cut of a song from the show or in the style of the show. Singing from the show is HIGHLY preferred. You may also use the accompaniment at
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8q9vf5gxm7qaifp/AADH90L1kwVQuDB34uEmqmSAa?dl=0 .
SYNOPSIS: With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, JERSEY BOYS follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, JERSEY BOYS takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Thrill your audiences with electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You,” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame
SEEKING:
FRANKIE VALLI (Lead): Male, 20-35. 5’9” or shorter; a strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto who is able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli. Strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G; charismatic and charming; comfortable with narrative text and has a gritty side as well as a polished veneer; very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Lead vocalist of The Four Seasons.
BOB GAUDIO (Lead): Male, 20-35, preferably tall; strong tenor/baritenor voice with a strong high G. Very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; comfortable with narrative text; an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. Ability to play piano a plus, but not necessary. The youngest and last member to join the group.
TOMMY DEVITO (Lead): Male, 30-40, strong tenor/baritenor voice; very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; comfortable with narrative text; the ability to play guitar a very strong plus; a natural-born leader with an appealing, bad-boy quality. Eventually leaves the group when he racks up a debt with a loan shark. Ability to play guitar a very strong plus.
NICK MASSI (Lead); Male, 30-40, strong bass/baritone voice, low E would be an asset.; very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; comfortable with narrative text; a quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons. Has a good ear for vocals and helps train Frankie with his singing. Ability to play bass a plus.
Bob Crewe (and others): Male, 30-45. Intelligent and flamboyant; the genius music producer and lyricist who was an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons. Quick-witted and very into astrology: Preferably tall. Strong tenor/baritenor voice. Good dancer. Note: This performer will most likely cover the role Bob Gaudio
Gyp DeCarlo (and others): Male, 45-60. Tough, mafioso type; a strong singer. Comfortable and convincing speaking phrases in Italian.
Joe Pesci / Studio Engineer (and others): Male, 20-30: Young, energetic and a little over-excited; a strong singer and mover. Note: This performer will most likely cover the role of Frankie Valli
Barry Belson / French Rap Star (and others): Male, 20-40: A strong singer. Various roles including Hal Miller. Tenor to high C, ideally with a strong falsetto to G above high C; has the ability to riff in rhythm-and-blues style.
Hank Majewski (and others) Male, 20-45. Strong singer. Various roles (friends, producers, etc.), bari-tenor voice down to a strong low G (low E a big plus); guitar and/or drums a plus.
Mary Delgado (and others): Female, 20-35. Strong singer and dancer; Frankie’s wife; tough, seen it all”, Italian, Jersey girl; she’s got a killer sense of humor; a variety of other roles; strong belt useful; high straight tone soprano also useful but not required.
Lorraine and Francie (and others): Female, 20-40. Versatile singer, and dancer with flexible vocal registers. Variety of roles (the many girlfriends of The Four Seasons, etc); should fit well together a la 60s band Shangri-las and be believable as tough-as-nails Jersey girls; comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; strong belt to F.
OTHER DATES
CALLBACKS TBD (Week of Oct 24th)
1st Rehearsal: November 21 (rehearses in NYC, 10am-6pm range) Actors are called only when needed.
Tech: 12/3-12/8 in White Plains
Shows: December 9-11, 15-18, 26-30, Jan 5-8
Vacation Week Off Dec 19-25
Please bring any and all conflicts to the auditions and note that the rehearsals times may vary. You must be available for all shows and tech week to audition.
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Questions email: auditons@wppac.com
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
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